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LE CORBUSIER Modulor.
Color lithograph, 1956-62. 737x545 mm; 29x21 1/2 inches (sheet), full margins. Printed and published by Mourlot, Paris. A very good impression with strong colors.
With—Le Corbusier—Poeme de l'Angle Droit, color lithograph, 2 impressions, 1955. 620x400 mm; 24 1/2x16 inches (sheet), full margins. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Published by Berggruen & Cie., Paris.
According to the publisher, "Le Corbusier's (1887-1965) relationship with Mourlot started as early as the mid [1930s]. The artist was always interested in editions of all sorts, whether furniture, tableware or lithographic. It all related to a new modern way of life and intrinsic to his architecture. In fact, the famous Modulor is the iconic image in Le Corbusier's work as it is the basis for his architectural work.
As in many other cases, [Le Corbusier's] philosophy was very democratic and he felt that while a few proofs should be signed, the others should be signed directly in the plate so that it could be affordable to as many people as possible. He wanted not only collectors, but regular home owners to have access to an artwork of quality but reasonably priced, just as he wanted them to afford his furniture designs. It was all about modernity ushering a brave new world."
